the good old days

The impact of vaccines on improving the health and well being of mankind has been tremendous. In the US we have lost track of the benefits as we have not had to see our children suffer and die from these diseases. We also have lost track of how quickly infectious diseases can spread and kill….

Go read the rest of this enjoyable and educational post from Science-Based Medicine, outlining the many diseases for which there are vaccinations and why we’re far better off without them. (The best part, the consistent side effect for each vaccine.)

Personally, I’m quite happy with the incredibly high probability that my children will survive infancy.

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